bumble bee climbing into the bell shaped flower of a Rhododendron to collect nectar and pollinate the flower. pollen is collected in baskets formed by hairs on their legs, Nectar is stored in their stomachs

A honey bee extracting nectar from the conical centre of a Rudbeckia laciniata 'Juligold' flower. This perennial variety of Rudbeckia flowers from late Summer into Autumn. Its strong stems attain a height of 6-7ft, making a bold architectural...

A honey bee collecting pollen from echinops bannaticus, a tall, blue-flowered cottage garden plant with spiny leaves and round, thistle-like flowers - also known as the globe thistle belonging to the family asteraceae